How Farming Has Changed The Land Flashcards
1
Q
How has farming changed the land
A
Forests cleaned and marshes drained
Hedges and stone walls were built to make fields
Hedges were reduced by 30% so the farmer could make enough product for our growing population
2
Q
Farming
A
Farming or agriculture is a way people produce food raising animals and growing crops
3
Q
Types of farming
A
Pastoral (animals) Arable (crops) Mixed (animals + crops) Cattle (cows) Hill sheep (sheep)
4
Q
Mixed
A
Climate not extreme and good quality soil
5
Q
Arable
A
Large flat land. Sunny summers and rain
6
Q
Cattle
A
Well drained land. Flat/generally sloped. Good quality grads
7
Q
Hill sheep
A
Any